Canon EOS 5DS vs Nikon D5600

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 5DSD5600
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5500
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)$700/€820 body only, $800/€930/£800 w/18-55 AF-P, €1090 w/18-105, $1200/€1140/£990 w/18-140
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57926000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points6139
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points419
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.82x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.55x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IITTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix or center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      DxO Low Light ISO23811306
      DxO Color Depth24.724.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.414.0
      DxO Overall Score8784
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired and wireless MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless)
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"8.75 x 6.6 x 5.35"
      Package Weight3.765 lb1.99 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Battery PackLP-E6EN-EL14
      Battery Life700 shots820 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D5600
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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